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C$ 87+ Direct flights from Cairns

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CNS — SYD
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Tue 17/36:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 18/38:55 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1C$ 171
Fri 6/32:25 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 9/37:05 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/1C$ 172
Fri 13/32:25 p.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 20/35:30 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1C$ 179
Tue 24/26:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 27/25:30 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/1C$ 181
Sun 15/36:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 16/37:05 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/1C$ 182
Mon 15/66:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 16/66:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/1C$ 204
Mon 13/46:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 17/46:00 a.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/1C$ 210
Mon 9/36:40 a.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 15/36:20 a.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/1C$ 212
Mon 16/26:00 a.m.
CNS
-
BNE
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Fri 20/23:00 p.m.
BNE
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/1C$ 219
Thu 30/47:10 p.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop2h 55m
Jetstar
Sun 3/53:15 p.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/1C$ 220
Fri 13/36:40 a.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 20/33:25 p.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1C$ 227
Sat 28/26:05 p.m.
CNS
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 3/36:20 a.m.
SYD
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/1C$ 229

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 17/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Wed 18/3

8:55 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 171

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sat 21/3

9:55 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 23/3

7:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 172

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 6/3

2:25 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 9/3

7:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 172

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Fri 13/3

2:25 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 20/3

8:55 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 25m

C$ 179

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 16/3

12:05 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 21/3

3:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 179

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Tue 24/2

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Fri 27/2

5:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 181

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Sun 15/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 16/3

7:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 182

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 15/6

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 16/6

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 204

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Mon 13/4

6:00 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Brisbane

Fri 17/4

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop2h 30m

C$ 210

CairnsSydney

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Sat 14/3

6:05 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

6:20 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 212

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

  • How long is a direct flight from Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Cairns to last approximately 2h 05m on average. The quickest direct flight from Cairns at this time departs from Cairns (2h 05m), while the longest leaves from Cairns (2h 05m).

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    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, December is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, April offers travelers the most options.

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